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Hi I had a plant dumped by my gate. It was 3 ft high without a pot and looked dead . I took it in re potted it and trimmed it back, gave it water and feed . Now a couple of weeks on it has now variegated leaves with 1cm size purple flowers that close up of a night time. So I can look after it well as i am a very novice gardener please can someone help identify plant. Looking forward to hearing from you. Debzs |
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Division of igneous rocks on the basis of their silicate mineral content, these minerals usually being the most abundant in such rocks. Rocks are described as felsic, intermediate, mafic, and ultramafic, in order of decreasing silica content, and, in general, the gradation from felsic to mafic corresponds to an increase in colour (i.e., light to dark). Due to the erroneous belief that silica present in rock magmas occurred in the form of silicic acid, high- and low-silica rocks were once known as acid and basic rocks, respectively.
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Cultural institutions
The most notable of the country's institutions are the National Library and the National Museum (both in Managua) and the Rubén Darío museum (in Ciudad Darío). The last is located in Darío's childhood home, which became a national historical site and museum in 1943. The Julio Cortázar Museum of Contemporary Art in Managua opened in 1982. The Tenderí Museum in Masaya displays archaeological artifacts from the Chorotega people, as well as coins and medals from the Spanish colonial era. The Sandinistas established the Museum of the Revolution and the Museum of the Literacy Crusade in Managua, the Sandino Museum in Niquinohomo, and others. These subsequently were abandoned or fell into disarray after the change of government in 1990.
State-sponsored cultural production has declined sharply since the 1990s, and the country has relied on independent support of cultural activities, which take place predominantly in the capital, Managua. The Somoza regime valued elite (often imported) culture, while the Sandinistas promoted what they termed "democratizing, national, anti-imperialist" art forms, both professional and amateur. A Ministry of Culture was established under Cardenal, and a Sandinista Association of Cultural Workers was created and led by the poet Rosario Murillo, wife of revolutionary and political leader Daniel Ortega. Both organizations built museums, sponsored professional artists, and created popular workshops.
Sports and recreation
The most popular sport in Nicaragua is baseball, and baseball diamonds can be found throughout the country. Boxing has grown in popularity, largely in response to the success of Nicaraguan fighter Alexis Arguello. Other preferred sports include football (soccer), weightlifting, and swimming. Chess is another popular pastime. During the Sandinista regime the government made a particular effort to promote sports among women. Nicaragua made its first Olympic appearance in 1968 at the Mexico City Games.
Media and publishing
Nicaragua boasts a thriving publishing industry. The country has several daily newspapers, all of which have strong political orientations. A bitter foe of both the Somoza and the Sandinista governments, La Prensa ("The Press") is staunchly conservative. El Nuevo Diario ("The New Daily") and Barricada ("Barricade"; once the official FSLN organ) are pro-Sandinista. During the Somoza and Sandinista periods, the two existing television stations were both regime-controlled. Sandinista television attempted to diversify its international programming (previously dominated by U.S. offerings) and to increase domestically produced programs. After 1990, although many new channels appeared, much of the air time was dominated once again by U.S. programming. Throughout the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st, there were a variety of radio stations, most of them privately owned.
Early history
This discussion mainly focuses on the history of Nicaragua since the arrival of Columbus in the late 15th century. For treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see Central America.
Colonial period
The Spanish soldier Pedro Arias Dávila (known as Pedrarias) led the first expedition to found permanent colonies in what is present-day Nicaragua. In 1519, when Pedrarias became the governor of Panama, he sent kinsman Gil González Dávila to explore northward toward Nicaragua. González Dávila made the first attempt to conquer the region in 1522 but was repulsed by Indians. Pedrarias then dispatched Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, who founded the cities of Granada and León; by 1524 he had established permanent colonization. Jealous of Hernández de Córdoba's success, Pedrarias had him killed and named himself governor of Nicaragua in 1527. Pedrarias served as governor until his death in 1531.
Overall, the Spanish conquest was a disaster for the indigenous population of Nicaragua's Pacific region. Within three decades an estimated Indian population of one million plummeted to a few tens of thousands, as approximately half the indigenous people died of contagious Old World diseases, and most of the rest were sold into slavery in other New World Spanish colonies. Few were killed in outright warfare.
After the initial depopulation, Nicaragua became a backwater of the Spanish empire. In this setting, Granada and León emerged as competing poles of power and prestige. The former derived its income from agriculture and trade with Spain via the San Juan River; the latter came to depend on commerce with the Spanish colonies of the Pacific coast. Both tiny outposts were subjected to frequent pirate attacks. Late in the 17th century, Great Britain formed an alliance with the Miskito people of the Caribbean coastal region, where the community of Bluefields had been established. The British settled on the Mosquito Coast, and for a time (1740–86) the region was a British dependency.
In 1811, inspired by struggles in Mexico and El Salvador, revolutionaries deposed the governing intendant of Nicaragua. León, however, soon returned to the royalist cause, and Granada bore the brunt of the punishment for disobedience. In 1821 León rejected and Granada approved the Guatemalan declaration of independence from Spain. Both accepted union with Mexico (1822–23), but they fought one another until 1826, when Nicaragua took up its role in the United Provinces of Central America. After Nicaragua seceded from the federation in 1838, the rivalry between León, which identified with the Liberal Party, and Granada, the centre of the Conservative Party, continued.
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Official name | República de Nicaragua (Republic of Nicaragua) |
Form of government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [921]) |
Head of state and government | President: Daniel Ortega |
Capital | Managua |
Official language | Spanish |
Official religion | none |
Monetary unit | córdoba (C$) |
Population | (2013 est.) 6,042,000 Expand |
Total area (sq mi) | 50,337 |
Total area (sq km) | 130,373 |
Urban-rural population | Urban: (2011) 57.5% Rural: (2011) 42.5% |
Life expectancy at birth | Male: (2012) 70.1 years Female: (2012) 74.4 years |
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JACKSON, Wyo. — A Wyoming woman who disappeared on a church mission trip to Nicaragua has been found dead in that country, authorities said Tuesday.
Karen Colclough, 37, of Wilson, was working on a project with a Seattle-based nonprofit, Agros International. She disappeared April 10 after telling friends she was going for a run.
A church member and another person affiliated with the trip found Colclough's body Monday, the newspaper said. Nicaraguan authorities were investigating Colclough's death, Agros spokesman Nic Wildeman said.
Wildeman told The Associated Press on Tuesday that it's not clear whether Nicaraguan authorities are investigating Colclough's death as a homicide. Wildeman, speaking from Seattle, said he didn't know Colclough's body had been found.
"They're investigating her death, whether we would use the word homicide or not," Wildeman said Tuesday. "This is Nicaragua, it's not the United States, and I really can't comment on how they're approaching anything."
Colclough's remains were taken to a forensics lab in the capital city Managua as part of the investigation, Wildeman said.
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The Rev. Dr. Paul Hayden, with The Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole, said the church got word late Monday that Colclough's body had been identified.
Hayden said it was Colclough's first trip to Nicaragua with the church. She was a member of a team of eight, including two church staff, who traveled there to help villagers build infrastructure, Hayden said.
"Karen was an incredibly gifted and loving woman," he said, adding that she had spent the last year teaching people with disabilities to ski.
"She had a wonderful sense of humor, and a wonderful sense of adventure," Hayden said.
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We are running EV 10 and use a journaling mailbox. Today I noticed in searching the journal archive that I cannot retrieve anything after Friday (7-5-13). Items are being sent to and "swept" from the journal mailbox albeit more slowly than normal. We are current to date if not time. I have a backlog in the journal mailbox back to approximately 1:30pm today when normally I should see nothing older than 5 or 6 minutes. I have restarted the server and searched the logs and I can't see any problems. I would appreciate assistance on troubleshooting this. Thanks.
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Was Archimedes' Mirror Real?
Legend has it that the mathematician Archimedes invented a giant mirror that used the sun to set Roman warships afire during battle in 212 B.C. But many have wondered whether the story is a myth. Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Wallace decided to test it out with a team of students.
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One of the more enduring tales of military might destroyed by a secret weapon involves the mathematician Archimedes. The year was 212 BC. Rome had laid siege to Syracuse. All seemed lost until the Sicilian mathematical genius wheeled out a big round mirror. Using it and smaller mirrors to concentrate the sun's rays on the wooden ships, Archimedes managed to kindle a flame and incinerate the entire Roman fleet. Artists and ancient historians celebrated the event, but people have long wondered whether Archimedes' mirror was just a myth.
The Discovery Channel show "MythBusters" recently tried to re-create the effect and failed. But the idea intrigued David Wallace, a professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Earlier this month, he and his students conducted their own experiment.
Professor DAVID WALLACE (MIT): What we did is we had a roughly 10-foot-long facsimile of a Roman ship, and then we set out mirrors in two rows, one row on the ground, one row on tables. And then we used sticks to carefully aim the mirrors at a spot on the ship.
MONTAGNE: Alas, the sun gods did not cooperate. Clouds prevented the mock ship from catching fire. The professor and his team had to try again on a brighter day.
Prof. WALLACE: For the first half-hour, we were under a thin cloud, and so we were getting a lot of smoke, but finally, when we got a clear patch of sky, it was certainly under 10 minutes to get the open flame.
MONTAGNE: So did old Archimedes really set the Roman Fleet ablaze with a kind of death ray? Professor Wallace says it is technically feasible, but he allows that his modern equipment wasn't exactly equivalent. Wallace used glass mirrors, not the bronze reflectors the ancients would have used. Wallace's boat was also made of oak. He says the Roman ships were likely cedar. And his target wasn't floating in the ocean but parked on the roof of a garage. So with the help of the "MythBusters" crew, they will re-create the ancient weapon one more time.
Prof. WALLACE: We're actually going out to San Francisco this Friday morning with--and I'm taking six students and us with the "MythBusters." We're going to try it again using bronze mirrors and using a 30-foot fishing boat that's been stripped and put the right materials on it.
MONTAGNE: But, you know, it just occurred to me, I mean, what happens if you set this boat on fire? It's obviously a real boat.
Prof. WALLACE: I think that they have the fire department on hand, just in case. Have to be optimistic, right?
MONTAGNE: David Wallace is a professor of mechanical engineering at MIT. By the way, the Romans did come back and conquered Syracuse.
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And the Oscar for the Best Dress at the 2014 Academy Awards goes to... Ugh, bear with me. This seal is stuck. Man, this thing is REALLY on there. Does anyone happen to have, like, an envelope opener or something? I JUST got this mani and really don't want to ruin my nails. Anybody? Bueller? OK, well, in that case, we're just going to have to give you our top 10 because TBH, we didn't want to pick a favorite anyway.
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The following is a round-up of the latest reports available to BBC
Monitoring as of 0845 gmt
(0300) Libyan rebels mount attack on officials meeting in Tripoli,
meeting was attended by top Qaddafi commander; Violent clashes in Brega
between rebels and Qaddafi brigades; rebel sources said they received
call from Qaddafi to hold political talks in Cairo to end armed conflict
Syrian human rights monitor said Homs coming under "fierce security
operation" this morning, humanitarian condition deteriorating as
protesters call for mass protests on Friday EU leaders agree new plan to
reduce Greek debt, French president said plan saves Greece 30bn euros
over ten years
(0400) Rights activists said security forces surround Damascus
neighbourhood; protests continued overnight in Hama, Idlib and Damascus
in solidarity with Homs which came under heavy shelling on Thursday;
reports of fighting in military academy in Homs; protesters call for
mass demonstrations on Friday UN special envoy to Lebanon warned crisis
in Syria could trigger sectarian violence in Lebanon Egyptian PM said
priorities for new cabinet were security, trying corrupt figures and
democratic transformation; new ministers took oath before head of
military council; During investigations into so-called camel battle
former Speaker Safwat el-Sharif denied masterminding incident One
protester killed and three others wounded when Yemeni republican guards
opened fire on thousands of protesters in Ta'izz; Deputy communications
minister said new information on assassination attempt against President
Abdallah Ali Saleh indicate political entity involved
(0500) New Egyptian government sworn in; premier vowed trials of former
regime figures would be carried out in public and would open prisons for
inspection by rights and civil society groups Qaddafi said in audio
message to followers in Sirte that he would never negotiate with rebels,
swore to defeat; NATO launched raids on Sirte and Zliten, where 80 were
reported wounded; Qaddafi forces block rebels advance east of Tripoli
Bahraini protesters call for massive demonstrations on Friday of self
Al-Hayat :
[pan-Arab, Saudi-owned]: Homs "almost closed" on night of "Friday of
Khalid's sons" ... UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams
calls for "cease-fire" in southern Lebanon ... Iranian president says
reciprocal steps could settle nuclear file ... OPEC states reduce
investment of sovereign funds in West ... Egypt: Modified government
born following controversy ... Iraq: Ministry of Justice denies
intention to execute five aides of former President Saddam Husayn next
Al-Quds Al-Arabi:
[indep, Arab nationalist]: Fierce operation by Syrian security forces in
Homs causes people to flee Misunderstanding between youth, former
Republican Guards Cyprus withdraws nationality from Rami Makhluf
[President Assad's cousin] ... Egypt: Revolutionary alliance continues
sit-in, calls for million-man protest today to change regime PM Essam
Sharaf vows that new government will meet demands ... Morocco denies
that King Muhammad's wife offered a gift to former Israeli Foreign
Minister Tzipi Livni ... Israel refuses to apologize to Turkey over its
attack on Freedom Flotilla ... American to be executed for revenge
attacks against Muslims after 9/11 attack ... Israel considers Libya to
be new source of weapons to Gaza ... [Sudan] Ethiopian peacekeeping
force deployed in Abyei ... Israeli intelligence officers intensify
raids into Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians issue warning ... Fears of human
rights violations by Libyan opposition after bodies of soldiers are fo!
und and houses trade centres were looted Revolutionaries suffering
divisions, competition, absence of leadership
Al-Sharq al-Awsat:
[pan-Arab, Saudi-owned]: State of war in Homs ahead of Friday of the
grandsons of Khalid ... Deputy chairman of the National Transitional
Council Abd-al-Hafiz Ghoga to Al-Sharq al-Awsat: Revolutionaries are the
ones fighting Qaddafi not NATO ... Libyan official: Qaddafi might accept
to stay inside Libya without any constitutional or executive powers ...
National Transitional Council discusses assets of Libyan officials in
Madrid ... Libya's Berber tribe liberated, restore their identity after
42 years ... Gulf source to Al-Sharq al-Awsat: Iranian ambassador has
not prepared a protest note and Tehran's statements have no meaning ...
Women's hijab turns into political debate between Iranian President
Mahmud Ahmadinejad and conservative religious scholars ... Trial in
absentia of former Tunisian President Ben Ali resumes, defence requests
postponement ... Bahrain talks: Social, human rights aspects completed,
political, economical aspects extended ... Yemeni offi! cial: President
Ali Abdallah Saleh ready to leave power but not with a power vacuum ...
Syrian uprising enters its 19th week with Friday of the grandsons of
Khalid ... Paris: We want our envoy in Damascus to be treated the same
as we treat their ambassador in our country ... Rami Makhluf's Cypriot
nationality revoked ... Youth of Allawi sect: Syrian regime is making
efforts to ignite sectarian sedition ... Sudan: Ethiopian peacekeepers
deployed in Abyei ... Morocco denies that Princess Salma offered a gift
to former Israeli foreign minister ... Morocco: New party law puts
restrictions on spending of funds
Al-Arab al-Alamiyah:
[indep, pan-Arab, pro-Libyan]: Paper: Differences within Syrian Muslim
Brotherhood group due to generation of youth, old guards ... Rights
organization: Homs city subjected to "very fierce" security operation
... Iran refuses to receive Gulf Cooperation Council's letter over
Bahrain ... Various countries protest over use of fake passports by
[Israel's] Mossad ... Egypt to conduct legislative elections in three
stages ... Egyptian PM Essam Sharaf: There are bodies seeking to
obstruct Egypt's prosperity ... Head of medical team accompanying former
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak affirms that his health improved ...
Memo urges Egypt's Supreme Council of Armed Forces to close US
institutes in Egypt ... One of Syrian President Bashar Assad's relatives
stripped of Cypriot citizenship ... American condemned for hate crimes
against Muslims executed ... American's views towards Muslims after
killing of Bin Laden more negative ... Iraq suspends execution of two of
Sadd! am Husayn's officials ... Saudi Prince Al-Walid Bin-Tilal supports
Murdoch, his son in hacking scandal ... Yemen: Two Al-Qaeda leaders Ayid
al-Shabwani and Awad Muhammad Saleh al-Shabwani killed in Abyan Province
in south of country ... German mediation to convince Yemeni president to
quit ... European Council: Ban of burqa, niqab undermines tolerance in
Netanyahu says confident peace agreement with Palestinians would be
approved by majority as long as it considered Israel's national and
security interests says "real tragedy" that Palestinians again missing
chance to reach peace calls on Abbas to renew talks immediately and
without precondition says his demand that Palestinians recognize Israel
as Jewish state not precondition to open talks but precondition for
their successful conclusion speaking in an interview with Al-Arabiya on
Thursday (Israel radio 0430)
Pal cmmt:
Al-Quds (privately-owned, Jerusalem-based, pro-Fatah): If most EU
countries support recognition of Palestine within 1967 borders, this
will have positive effect ... But they may prefer Israeli position that
practically rejects any moves to establish peace ... This position will
only lead to return of atmosphere of tension and confrontation that
prevailed before peace process launched ... Yahya Rabah: We hope that
plan to go to UN in September will cause Palestinian people to emerge as
new player on the scene ... We hope September will bring the rain that
will end the deforestation and bring new life with it (Al-Hayat
Netanyahu says reports that Israel considering attack on Iran in order
to prevent UN from recognizing Pal state ridiculous says Israel not
planning to attack anyone, not threatening anyone however says sanctions
against Iran may fail if military option was not part of deal (Israel
radio 0430)
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has received legal advice that apologizing to
Turkey over last year's flotilla disaster would forestall Turkish bid to
prosecute Israeli marines in international courts Defence Minister Ehud
Barak calls for compromise with Turkey in order to stop spiralling
instability in region where Israel lacks friends Deputy PM Moshe Yaalon
says Israel willing to pay into humanitarian fund for those bereaved or
hurt aboard the ship but not ready to apologize as that would amount to
taking responsibility says Israeli soldiers were fighting to defend
their lives says Turkish stubbornness cannot lead to an agreement
(Israel radio website 1801/21)
Pal cmmt:
Dr Isam Shawir: Report that Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan planning to
visit Gaza Strip has confused politicians in Cairo, Tel Aviv, Ramallah
because Turkish PM cannot be treated with brute force the way others
were treated in attempt to undermine his visit ... this visit will be
different from visit of any other political figure because of its
nature, repercussions (Filastin Online)
Thousands participate in social protest all over the country ... huge
demonstration planned for tomorrow evening in Tel Aviv over cost of
housing (Ha'aretz) ... Yoel Marcus: No light at the end of the tunnel on
any issue ... it's not because of housing but because nobody is steering
the ship ... were it not for investments in settlements, would there
even be such a housing problem? ... One day there will be major eruption
in the streets (Ha'aretz) ... Jerusalem Post: Medical staff protest was
spontaneous, emotional, massive ... PM Benjamin Netanyahu needs to get
coalition partners on board, prepare public opinion for painful fiscal
expenditures to implement overdue health reforms
Abbas/Turkey :
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas arrives in Istanbul ahead of Middle
East settlement talks due to begin tomorrow (Anatolia 1459/21)
Israel press headlines
Thousands participate in social protest all over the country - A huge
demonstration is planned for tomorrow evening in Tel Aviv by the leaders
of the tent protest over the cost of housing US intelligence in '73:
Israel is weak, therefore liable to use nuke - 1300 classified State
Department documents on Yom Kippur War made public showed that
Washington feared a weak Israel would use nuclear weapons against Arab
countries IDF leads seizure of land around the settlements and in the
Jordan Valley - The IDF Civil Administration is taking steps to increase
state-ownership of West Bank lands with the aim of increasing
construction not only around settlement blocs but also in strategic
areas like the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea
Yedioth Ahronoth:
Tomorrow in the square - The organizers of the housing protest plan a
huge demonstration in Tel Aviv tomorrow evening New poll: US Jewry for
Obama - Despite the cold relations between Obama and Netanyahu most US
Jews will support President Obama's bid for another term
Ma'ariv :
Tomorrow mass demonstration of the tents activists - The housing protest
continues to expand with a planned rally in Tel Aviv tomorrow Lieberman
against Netanyahu: He is forsaking the IDF opposite the Turks - Foreign
Minister Avigdor Lieberman attacked PM Benjamin Netanyahu's intention to
apologize to the Turks for events of the first Gaza flotilla
Palestinian press headlines
Al-Quds :
[pro-Fatah]: Israeli army breaks into many areas [in West Bank] and
carries out roundup campaign - Settlers set fire to crops in Burin
village President [Mahmud Abbas]: We want to get UN membership to go to
negotiations - He said that this step is needed in order to enter
negotiations with Israel on equal footing
Al-Hayat al-Jadidah:
[Palestinian Authority-owned]: [President's political adviser Nimr]
Hammad: Adhering to [PM Salam] Fayyad as PM stems from national logic
and accurate estimates of international conditions - He stressed that
there will be no backtracking on plan to achieve full UN membership
Fayyad: PNA going ahead with improvement of governing is Palestine - He
said that this is part of effort to improve transparency
Al-Ayyam :
[pro-Fatah]: President starts his visit to Turkey - He will meet with
around 100 Palestinian ambassadors from all around the world Republicans
seeking to sever security assistance to PNA if Hamas participates in
government - This comes as part of efforts to cut down US spending
Filastin Online:
[Hamas-run]: UNRWA [United Nations Relief and Work Agency] threatens to
suspend its activities in Gaza Strip - It threatened to suspend its work
in Gaza if its two headquarters continue to be closed.. by hundreds of
refugees protesting cut downs in its spending Egyptian ambassador [to
PNA Dr Yasir Utham]: Egypt will not allow new aggression to be waged
against Gaza - He stressed that Israel is trying to throw Gaza Strip
into Egypt's lap
Rallies :
Rallies after Friday prayers expected across region (BBCM)
PM Essam Sharaf says he will work to have state of emergency lifted as
soon as possible speaking on state TV shortly after new ministers were
sworn in (Channel 1 TV 1702/21) protesters have called for rally against
Essam Sharaf's government in Cairo's Tahrir Square another rally to show
support for army called in Cairo's Heliopolis suburb (Egyptian newspaper
Al-Yawm al-Sabi)
Opposition has called for nationwide "Friday of national unity"
(Al-Jazeera TV)
Pan-Arab cmmt:
Faiz Sara: Talk of sectarian conflict in Syria has escalated over past
few days following events in Homs ... But fears of sectarian conflict
are mere fears ... these fears will escalate unless movement towards
political settlement begins (Al-Sharq al-Awsat)
Gaddafi urges rebels in Misratah to lay down arms, leave city accuses
leaders of Arab Gulf states of giving money to rebels and helping
Christians "wage war" on Libya speaking on Thursday in what
Al-Jamahiriyah TV described as live audio address (Al-Jamahiriyah TV
1700/21) in another "live" speech, Gaddafi warns NATO forces they will
be defeated as they will not be able to confront "army of millions"
(Al-Jamahiriyah TV 1846/21)
Qatari cmmt:
Ali Hamad Ibrahim: Some Libyan revolution leaders give speeches, make
statements as frequently as they shoot pro-Qadhafi brigades ... they
fall into political, diplomatic and strategic traps that are often
harmful ... Would members of Libyan Transitional Council be silent for a
minute and set aside discussing talks with Al-Qadhafi or others until
their big day of victory, which is soon to come? (Al-Watan)
Lebanese cmmt:
Jamal Jabir: Purpose of military imperialistic interference in Libya is
to safeguard interests of Western companies and improve oil contracts,
ensure best conditions for reconstruction of villages, towns,
infrastructure ... This poses many questions about fate of ambitions of
17 February uprising, which was mainly to liberate from tyranny and
dictatorship (Al-Akhbar)
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov. Libyan FM Abd-al-Ati Abdallah al-Ubaydi
discussed Mu'ammar al-Qadhafi's possible departure in detail during
talks in Moscow, acc. to Russian Foreign Ministry source (Interfax 0608)
Jordanian cmmt:
Muhammad Sharif al-Gyusi: Lately Russia has taken firmer, clearer
position towards Libyan Transitional Council, refusing to recognize it
as sole representative of Libya ... The lesson of Libya made Russia
realize imperialistic greed and plot against Syria ... Imperialism is
not expected to achieve all its goals in Libya even by September
deadline, it will not achieve its goals in Syria either (Al-Dustur)
Iranian FM Ali Akbar Salehi says UK should "review" conduct towards Iran
says removal of restrictions on Iran's former ambassador to Jordan, who
is under house arrest in Britain, Nosratollah Tajik, would send positive
signal speaking to IRNA (IRNA 0245)
Iran/Saudi Arabia:
Iranian FM Ali Akbar Salehi says Tehran and Riyadh differ in their views
on regional developments but 'have no major problems' says hopes recent
misunderstandings can be resolved through negotiations speaking to IRNA
on Thursday (Press TV 0439)
Iran's FM Ali Akbar Salehi says expansion of diplomatic ties with Egypt
to ambassadorial level will be beneficial to regional peace, security as
both sides desire stability in the region ... speaking to IRNA (Press TV
Policeman killed when militants attack checkpoint in Orakzai four
militants also killed (Express24/7 TV 0525)
Nine killed, 13 injured in shootout between rival groups in Malir area
of Karachi business activities grind to halt (Express24/7 TV 0710)
Afghan TV:
Home news independent newspaper says CIA training secret Afghan forces
to fight Taliban without Afghan government's knowledge as they withdraw
from country deputy presidential spokesman Siamak Herawi says government
not aware of US move Senior Interior Ministry official says there are no
difficulties in providing necessary weapons to police in Kabul as they
prepare to take over security from foreign forces says US has provided
night-vision weapons and equipment to be used by Afghan special police
forces National Directorate of Security says they have detained eight
suspects in Khost and Kapisa provinces, four of whom belong to militant
group led by Qari Barial (Tolo News 0430)
Goran Hadzic, Croatian wartime ethnic Serb leader, who was arrested in
Serbia on Wednesday, may be transferred to the Hague tribunal he was
indicted in 2004 on 14 counts, including crimes against humanity during
the 1991-95 war in Croatia (Belgrade radio 1300/21)
Russian headlines
[influential business daily]: 'Severnaya Verf springs leak' [Severnaya
Verf shipyard misspending $210m worth of government funding threatens
fulfilment of state defence order] ... 'Just Russia loses famous face'
[State Duma deputy speaker and Just Russia member Aleksandr Babakov
wants to join PM Vladimir Putin's All-Russia People's Front] ...
'Receipt for place of residence registration' [Russian companies,
excluding strategic ones, will be allowed to list 100% of their shares
abroad] ... 'Inteko ruins credit story' [VTB bank sues Inteko for its
debt of $31m].
Nezavisimaya Gazeta:
[centrist daily]: 'State monopoly tariff baton' [Russian people have to
pay for government's inability to make energy monopolists reduce their
costs and work more efficiently] ... 'Iran ready to send more than
monkey into orbit' [West growing increasingly worried over Tehran's
space programme] ... 'Political dystrophy after parliamentary holidays'
[Russian political parties have yet to start their election campaigns]
... 'Poland inhaled too much shale gas' [Poland pins hopes on shale gas
extraction to reduce dependence on Russian gas] ... 'Pencils out for
Black Sea Fleet' [Large-scale stock-take of Russian Black Sea fleet's
land and property starts in Crimea] ... 'Moldova considers its
neutrality to be too costly' [Moldova seems to be getting ready to join
[business daily]: 'In touch with Turkey' [Russia's Alfa-grupp to take
control of Turkish mobile phone company Turkcell] ... 'Forests under
control' [Moscow mayor's office to manage city's forestry belt] ...
'Shopping turns into expenses' [Russia's Federal Statistics Service
begins accounting for Russians' credit card purchases abroad] ...
'Officials to be called to account' [Suing the government is difficult
for Russians].
[pro-government daily]: 'Sechin ready to join People's Front' [Deputy PM
Igor Sechin reportedly joining All-Russia People's Front] 'Babakov exit
lightens load for AJRs' [A Just Russia not sorry to see high-ranking
member Aleksandr Babakov leave the party] 'Yuan to squeeze dollar'
[Experts forecast Chinese currency to play growing role on world
markets] 'RZD fears losing passengers' [Russian Railways concerned over
reduced passenger flow] 'Shuttles are gone, rubbish remains' [Space junk
interferes with operation of satellites] 'Pension Fund paedophile sold
girls to high-ranking officials' [Pension Fund office was raided on 21
July in connection with suspected paedophilia crimes committed by a Fund
Rossiyskaya Gazeta:
[state-owned daily]: 'How Plekhanov was checked' [Numerous violations
found during check up of Russian passenger ships] ... 'They take more
than their rank permits' [Russia's Chief Military Prosecutor Sergey
Fridinskiy comments on crimes committed in Russian armed forces] ...
'Rising up' [Details of operation to lift sunken Bulgariya ship from
riverbed] ... 'Last one' [Shuttle Atlantis makes last landing in
Moscow Times:
[English-language daily]: 'AAR takes BP back to court' [Russian
stakeholders in TNK-BP want BP to pay $10bn in compensation for losses
related to BP-Rosneft share swap] ... 'Meat-free no longer bourgeois'
[Vegetarian food becomes more popular in Moscow]
Rossiya 1 TV:
Operation to raise Bulgariya enters decisive stage Greece to get more
money as EU tries to save itself from default Lightning strikes wooden
church in Suzdal Chinese collector strikes it rich after scouting for
antiques in rubbish dumps (0700)
Bulgariya raised by six metres Outcomes of Brussels euro meeting
Mudslide blocks road in Kabarda-Balkaria Kamchatka's Kizimen volcano
erupts Tsar Nicholas II's personal dagger on show (0600)
Ren TV:
Blagoveshchensk residents besiege paedophile Operation to lift Bulgariya
begins slightly ahead of schedule Blueberries in central Russia turn
radioactive Chile inundated with snow New Arctic form developed 110bn
euros allocated to save euro (0530)
Channel One:
Bulgariya ship freed from river bottom Firing pens production found at
Amur Region tank plant Head of religious sect arrested in Ukraine Athens
gets 159bn euros as bailout Russian astronomer discovers two new comets
Channel One:
Operation to lift river boat sunk in Volga Expert comments on
"debt-laden" Greece and eurozone crisis Medvedev meets union leaders to
discuss pressing problems Report on adoptions Paedophilia arrest in
Moscow US space shuttle's final flight Snow in France (1700/21)
Rossiya TV:
All set for operation to lift fatal-sinking river cruiser on Volga
Moscow: Pension Fund worker detained on underage porn charges EU euro
crisis summit Drug-fuelled disco under investigation in St Petersburg
Ren TV:
Confusion over raising of Bulgariya ship Plans to make traffic police
act faster Sexy event in support of Russian car production Plans to hand
over state exams to independent assessors End of US Shuttles (1530/21)
NTV Mir (international version of NTV):
Rudolf Hess exhumed, ashes scattered All set for operation to lift
sunken ship Prospects for selective default in Greece US space shuttle's
last flight Moscow: Pension Fund worker detained on suspicion of
paedophilia Karaoke finals in Moscow (1500/21)
Ekho Moskvy:
Attempt on life of head of counter-extremism centre in Dagestan Works on
pulling Bulgariya cruise ship to surface continue Patriarch Kirill calls
for hanging sayings of Orthodox saints in officials' offices (0600)
Britain's envoy to Israel, Matthew Gold, says while anti-Israel groups
are active on some UK university campuses, extent of phenomenon
exaggerated speaking after Israeli graduate student reported encountered
anti-Israeli sentiments at LSE campuses, including campaign not to send
(word inaudible) bottled water at LSE campus (Israel radio 0430)
Hagai Segal: Murdock affair proves that journalists have mighty
influence on politicians ... British leaders have tried not to anger
him, flattered him, befriended his representatives ... This is why
Murdoch scandal turned into 10 Downing Street scandal so quickly
(Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth) ... Doron Bar-Gil: British betting agency
odds on Cameron's fall testify to his deteriorating position, from 100:1
to 12:1.... Not certain Cameron will succeed in changing direction of
wind being brought to his residence by mighty storm (Ma'ariv) ... Ilyas
Harfushf: British PM David Cameron's 'I did not know' defence to justify
links with Murdoch's senior staff who had knowledge of phone hacking
scandal is double-edged sword ... ignorance and lying are killers for
political leader (UK-based pan-Arab Al-Hayat) ... Al-Quds Al-Arabi
(UK-based Arab nationalist) It is our right as Arabs and Muslims to
celebrate fall of Murdoch's empire of corruption and misdirection
because of! his bias towards Israel and its aggression and terrorist
practices ... these have caused damage to our just causes more than the
damage caused to Britain and world ... Unsigned commentary: Temptation
to dub scandal British 'Watergate' all the greater because this time
criminal is not first estate, but fourth - the press top three (real)
estates, having suffered great deal from the fourth, now have
opportunity to set some boundaries for it - to bring their institutional
opponent under control press may be criminal - it has given bribes and
bought services of police - but police have turned out to be for sale
how many estates does that make?... As for government media oversight,
it should be noted that crimes of tabloid press, and crimes of police as
well, ultimately exposed not by any state body, but by Guardian
newspaper in other words, by press itself (Russia's Novaya Gazeta)
Muhammad Ali Fakhru: Does not the Arab region face phenomenon of large
chunks of media being! owned by Arab billionaires supported by
tyrannical corrupt Arab regim es? If Britain has realized it will not be
safe from globalization of media tide and its monopolizing abilities,
does the same not apply to many Arab nations? (Qatar's Al-Rayah) ...
Mazin Hayik: This scandal brings up number of issues related to
authority of media and their role in the public life in Lebanon The
media in Lebanon is result of environment that encompasses corruption
and deals, illegal wealth, misused authority, lack of accountability and
lapse of values (Lebanon's Al-Nahar)
NKorea says it will send ambassador to ASEAN to "further expand and
develop friendly and cooperative relations" (KCNA 0000) ... South
Korea's chief envoy to six-party talks Wi Song-lac is moving to hold
informal meeting with his potential North Korean counterpart, possibly
in attempt to reopen the stalled talks, according to South Korean
diplomats in Bali ... Wi proposing holding talks with Ri Yong-ho, a
veteran North Korean diplomat widely expected to succeed Kim Kye-gwan as
North's top envoy to six-party talks, on sidelines of ASEAN regional
security forum being held in Bali 22-23 July (Yonhap 0204) ... Russian
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says after meeting North Korean
counterpart Pak Ui-chun on sidelines of ASEAN security meeting in Bali
that Moscow welcomes North Korea's position that it is ready to resume
six-party talks without preconditions (Interfax 0506) ... During ASEAN's
Bali meetings, Pak will meet his counterparts from other members of
six-par! ty talks on North Korea's nuclear ambitions, sparking
speculation there may be specific moves toward resumption of the stalled
talks (Kyodo 1447/21)
ASEAN and China reach agreement on guidelines for implementation of
Declaration of Conduct (DoC) for South China Sea claimant countries,
according to senior Chinese official said ... Chinese Assistant Foreign
Minister Liu Zhenmin said after attending ASEAN-China ministerial
meeting that foreign ministers of China and ASEAN will soon formally
endorse the guidelines (Antara 0500)
Chinese cmmt:
China Daily: Agreement reached on Wednesday between China and ASEAN over
the South China Sea bears out political will and wisdom of Asian
countries to solve their disputes peacefully ... the guidelines will
give new impetus to implementing Declaration of Conduct among signatory
states ... also send strong signal to outside world that countries in
region fully capable of making sensible responses to challenges they are
facing today ... such a unified stance necessary as there have been
clear signs outside forces developing penchant for meddling in the issue
... Li Guoqiang, researcher: In recent years, several Southeast Asian
nations have questioned legitimacy of line demarcating China's
sovereignty claim over Spratly Islands), but their claims cannot be
justified ... all signatory countries to UN Convention on Law of Sea
should understand that convention is just one of international laws of
the sea, not only one, and thus should stop questioning legitimacy of !
China's line (China Daily) ... Zhou Qi, researcher China's image in
Southeast Asia has improved greatly, especially after 1997 Asian
financial crisis, but now US' actions are causing trouble for China
(China Daily) ... Ding Gang: Agreement on guidelines on implementing
Declaration on Conduct has landmark significance for promoting peace in
South China Sea and cooperation between China and ASEAN ... certain
countries eager to seek profits and have adopted measures to erode and
seize ... certain external forces have also taken opportunity to meddle
to try to profit from this ... China and ASEAN should both maintain high
degree of vigilance on this and cannot let South China Sea issue kidnap
China's relations with ASEAN that are in a good period of development
(Renmin Ribao) ... Renmin Ribao: During meeting in Bali, some Filipino
congressmen landed on South China Sea island (Pag-asa or Zhongye Dao)
and tried to take opportunity to create trouble ... this approach. which
disreg! arded overall situation to undermine stability in South China
Sea, was criticized by participants ... judging by information revealed
by various parties, text of Guidelines agreed upon does not touch on oil
and natural gas excavation in disputed areas and other thorny issues ...
one can expect completion of Guidelines will be conducive to promoting
cooperation, but complexity of upcoming negotiations cannot allow for
optimism ... Sen Col Li Jie, researcher: Unrelated parties as well as
indirectly related parties in South China Sea dispute should not
participate in negotiations and consultations ... approach of individual
ASEAN countries in holding other countries hostage in attempt to tie 10
countries together against us inappropriate ... more importantly, if
rules to be agreed upon in South China Sea, as biggest country
surrounding South China Sea, China should be involved in whole process
from start ... in this process, major powers from outside region should
always remain outside (Huanqiu Shibao)
Local residents believe that attempt by authorities in Hotan, Xinjiang,
to gradually ban local Uighur women from wearing black veils and
traditional Islamic black outfits was one of main triggers of deadly
attack at local police station on Monday (South China Morning Post 0600)
China's central government departments to publish figures on how they
spend on official receptions, vehicles and overseas trips - subject of
most suspicions concerning misuses of public money ... sixty ministries
and institutions affiliated with State Council, China's Cabinet, have so
far posted data showing what they spent in 2010 on purchasing and
fuelling up vehicles, receiving guests and arranging overseas trips for
officials, according to research by China Daily (China 0610)
PM Naoto Kan says he accepts blame for government's failure so far to
provide enough temporary homes for victims of March earthquake and
tsunami ... "if people say my projection was too optimistic, I think I
must be responsible for that and I need to apologize", Kan told
parliamentary session (Kyodo 0415)
Somali Islamist militant group Al-Shabab says ban on aid agencies
entering areas under its control still in place ... spokesman Shaykh Ali
Mahmud Rage aka Ali Dheere said banned aid agencies would not be allowed
to come back since their missions are espionage and political rather
than humanitarian (Radio Shabeelle 0624)
Al-Shabab has released new minister for women and family affairs, Asha
Usman Aqil, whom they captured in Balcad District, southern Somalia
yesterday ... minister, who was held for several hours, confirmed to
Radio Shabeelle that she has been freed (Shabeelle 0814)
Norwegian government has said it is ready to talk with Al-Shabab on how
Norway can help people affected by severe drought in areas under control
of group ... Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store made statement
after holding talks with Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi in Addis Ababa
(Shabeelle 0754)
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1 O that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears, so that I might weep day and night for the slain of my poor people! | 1 Oh, that my head were a spring of water and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night for the slain of my people. |
2 O that I had in the desert a traveler's lodging place, that I might leave my people and go away from them! For they are all adulterers, a band of traitors. | 2 Oh, that I had in the desert a lodging place for travelers, so that I might leave my people and go away from them; for they are all adulterers, a crowd of unfaithful people. |
3 They bend their tongues like bows; they have grown strong in the land for falsehood, and not for truth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not know me, says the Lord. | 3 "They make ready their tongue like a bow, to shoot lies; it is not by truth that they triumph in the land. They go from one sin to another; they do not acknowledge me," declares the LORD. |
4 Beware of your neighbors, and put no trust in any of your kin; for all your kin are supplanters, and every neighbor goes around like a slanderer. | 4 "Beware of your friends; do not trust your brothers. For every brother is a deceiver, and every friend a slanderer. |
5 They all deceive their neighbors, and no one speaks the truth; they have taught their tongues to speak lies; they commit iniquity and are too weary to repent. | 5 Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning. |
6 Oppression upon oppression, deceit upon deceit! They refuse to know me, says the Lord. | 6 You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me," declares the LORD. |
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Staff is top notch. Decor is hip and comfortable. Love the lobby bar and bartender (Charles) who's personality and drinks will put a smile on anyone's face. Location is close enough for walking and far enough to be away from tourist crowds. Will return again!
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Our room was quiet and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Check-in was a breeze. We were on the 14th floor and had a beautiful view. It was too cold to use the terrace but in warmer weather it would be a real plus. The lounge areas were very inviting.
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This luxurious Manhattan hotel is 2 blocks from a subway station and within walking distance of Central Park. It features 2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center and rooms with a flat-screen TV.
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Times Square In downtown Manhattan and just a 5-minute walk from Times Square, this modern hotel features a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the city. Penn Station is a 10-minute walk away.
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This hotel in Manhattan's Upper West Side is a 10-minute subway ride from Times Square and 3 blocks from Central Park. It features a gym and rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs.
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Hotel Beacon is on Manhattan's Upper West Side, just 4 blocks from Central Park. This hotel has rooms and suites with kitchenettes and living room seating areas.
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The location is good, subway station very close, clean room, huge bathroom, nice bar/lobby with very nice bartenders.
room was very small (except bathroom), bed was quite small for 2 people, it didn't like that it was very noisy in the early morning due to neighbors, house keeping and door slamming.
Great location, amazing staff, comfort and cleanliness of room great bar and lounge downstairs
There is a renovation going on next building which may get loud at times but given all the positive things I think its totally worth it
Trendy hotel in a good location - Two blocks from a line 1 subway and four blocks in the other direction for lines 2 and 3 subway. Bed was extremely comfortable. Coffee machine in room was good. Staff were helpful. Room was clean.
WiFi in rooms has to be paid for - $14.95 a night. In this day and age would expect WiFi to be included as part of the room price. Difficult to get correct temperature in shower (either too hot or too cold - needed minute adjustments to get right). Thin walls - could hear paws of dog in next room scratching on the floor. There was a bit of a smell in the lifts.
excellent location, rooms small but well equipped, nice atmosphere in the (not really hotel-like) lobby
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Location is great and so close to the most amazing park.
I was favorably impressed with the quality of the rooms. The lobby is also attractive and welcoming.
Front desk staff pretty brusque during check-in, which was surprising. But that was the only weak spot of my whole stay.
very cool hotel and nice choice of restaurants within the hotel. Loved the cluster of sitting places in the lobby; very comfy bed
the door to the terrace on the 16th floor was locked so we couldn't look out
The bathroom was nice and the bed was amazing.
There were no windows in my room. The balconies were closed. The room was really small. Overall the staff were just there. They didn't really help us at all. I would not spend any money staying here again.
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The location, the lobby and the breakfast.
The noise from the room next door. Our room was separated by a communicating door, the walls are too thin. The bar could be improved.
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Chilly bathroom. Would recommend some radiant heat.
Location. Red Farm and Serafina restaurants. Very nice room.
No room service. Staff were overwhelmed, not enough help and not able to serve well.
Nice location, nice hotel, great for bringing your dog.
TV channels were lacking. No movies, etc. I like to watch TV before I fall asleep and there were only a few basic channels.
I loved my room and the vicinity of the hotel. I was only 2 blocks from The Beacon Theater where I was attending a show, and only 3 blocks from my favorite bakery Levain Bakery. The bed was more comfortable then my own at home. Loved my Keruig on my room I will defiantly stay here everytime Im in The Upper West Side.
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I really enjoyed this boutique hotel for it's charm and the location was perfect for us. It's just a few blocks away from Central Park and in close proximity to many great resturants. The penthouse suite we stayed in had two terraces and a living space with it's own television. The bed was very comfy so my partner and I slept very well. The staff members were very friendly and accommodating. This hotel definitely gets an A+ in the guest service category.
While we enjoyed the view of the terrace off of the bedroom, the terrace nearest the living area faced the rear of the hotel. The fluorescent lighting coming from the adjacent upper-level hallway on the north side of the building really ruined the outdoor ambience. Also, there was no refrigerator in this hotel room which made it difficult for us since we brought bottles of celebratory champagne with us for the occasion. Despite these details, I still rate this hotel very high and most likely will return!
I liked the excellent location, knowledgable and courteous staff, the size of the room, the quiet atmosphere in the room and the well edited decor.
I did not like that the toilet paper dispenser guaranteed that every stranger is handling the whole role of toilet paper and that the pillows smelled like they were hanging out at a bar all night and did not have an opportunity to shower before showing up in you bed.
Our stay was fantastic! Staff was friendly and accommodating.
The room was very clean and quite large, especially as this is NY where most rooms are small. Bed was extra comfy too.
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- Distributed by: Warner Bros.
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- Voice Actors: John Ritter, James Earl Jones, Harry Morgan, Bob McFadden, Don Messick, Nellie Bellflower, Victor Buono, Cosie Costa, James Gregory; Full Voice Cast ...
- Directed By Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Produced By Arthur Rankin Jr, Jules Bass, Masaki Iizuka, Lee Dannacher.
- Animated By Fumihiko Takayama, Katsuhisa Yamada.
- Written By Romeo Muller, Jeffrey Walker, Peter Dickinson, Gordon R. Dickson.
- Music: Maury Laws, Jules Bass, Don McLean.
- Originally Released on August 17, 1982.
- Originally Aired on ABC-TV (USA).
- Direct to Video Release.
- Running Time: 92 minutes.
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Texans boast that everything is bigger in their state and they are close to earning bragging rights for the fastest speed limit in the nation. The state House recently passed a bill that would raise speed limits on some highways to 85 mph.
The bill, which must still pass the Texas Senate, would allow the state's Department of Transportation to raise the speed limit on highways that are built on or after June 1, 2011 and pass engineering and safety studies. Texas currently has a limit of 80 mph on some highways, as does Utah, while a handful of U.S. states have limits of 70 to 75 mph.
"They have high-speed roadways in Europe," said Rep. Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham. "There could be some merit in having some of those highways in Texas."
The autobahn in Germany is probably the most widely known European highway where driving enthusiasts enjoy the limitless "as-the-conditions-permit" speed limits. But while Texas is looking to raise speeds, the opposite is taking place the German state of Baden-Wüerttemberg where the country's Green party is making a new push to impose a 75 mph limit on some autobahn stretches.
It looks like this is shaping up to be the next biggest speed limit controversy since 1995 to 1999 when Montana allowed a limitless speed limit during the daytime and only asked drivers to exercise "reasonable and prudent" judgment. With the upcoming F1 track in Austin, Texas, it seems as if the state is taking bold steps in the fast direction.
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Online piracy legislation has caused such an outcry that the White House is now weighing in.
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Facebook now lets iPhone owners view its new Timeline layout and has added several extra handy features in an app update pushed out to iPhone users on Sunday. iPad users still can't view Facebook Timeline layouts.
Google has released its Zeitgeist 2011 lists, with information on what interested Australians most in the last 12 months. Australia's fastest rising searches included the iPhone 5 -- beating out the real thing, the iPhone 4S -- indie 'blockbuster' vi...
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Twitter, it is a-changing again. The microblogging service unveiled a new version of its online interface Thursday, with a focus on simplifying the design and making the service easier to use.
Comedian, actor, director, and banjo picker Steve Martin is joining the twitterati. He announced this week that he's writing a book based entirely on tweets from his Twitter account.
Sony's 10.1in Android tablet -- simply called the Tablet S -- will go on sale in Australia tomorrow starting at $579, the company announced today.
After months of rumors and speculation, Facebook launched an updated version of its iOS app on Monday with iPad support.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
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Tony Dovolani Is as Shocked as You Are by His Old DWTS Audition Tape (VIDEO)
Originally posted 10/14/2014 10:30AM
Tony Dovolani and his partner, Betsey Johnson, were eliminated a week ago from Dancing with the Stars.
Little did Dovolani know, this week would be even more humbling.
On Monday night's episode, producers mischievously aired part of the pro dancer's 2005 audition tape for the ABC show. And let's just say some of his fashion choices were … interesting.
Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani Explain Boa Malfunction on DWTS
Originally posted 09/16/2014 09:30AM
Oh, feathers!
Betsey Johnson and Tony Dovolani were having a grand old time in the Dancing with the Stars ballroom on Monday's season premiere, until the fashion queen had a tussle with a fashion prop – and lost!
"That was her and the boa having a fight. And the boa won," Dovolani said of his dance partner, who tried to grab a feather boa from a clothes rack during their cha-cha, only to find it was stuck.
Betsey Johnson Will Bring Cartwheels to the Dance Floor on Dancing with the Stars
Originally posted 09/06/2014 02:20PM
At 72, Betsey Johnson is among the older contestants on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. But she's also one of the most energetic.
The fashion designer, who is paired up with pro dancer Tony Dovolani, is among the 13 contestants vying for the mirrorball trophy on the ABC series.
"What's great about Betsey is she's so inspiring in every way," Dovolani tells PEOPLE. "To be 72, and to do what she does, is so inspiring."
Dancing with the Stars Celebrities Are Revealed
Originally posted 09/04/2014 08:45AM
A member of Duck Dynasty's Robertson family and the latest murder victim on Pretty Little Liars will compete on the 19th season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
Sadie Robertson, the granddaughter of Phil Robertson on the A&E reality show, will be paired with Mark Ballas.
Janel Parrish, whose character Mona Vanderwaal was killed off last week on ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars, will dance with Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
DWTS Reveals Season 19 Pros
Originally posted 08/13/2014 09:00AM
The reigning champ of Dancing with the Stars won't be back, but his brother will.
So will five-time champion Derek Hough and two-time winner Cheryl Burke, not to mention a few fresh faces and a winner from the U.K. version of the competition show.
All told, 12 pros were revealed this morning on ABC's Good Morning America in anticipation of the 19th season premiere of DWTS on Sept. 15.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Dodges Questions About Whether He's Dating Jennifer Lopez
Originally posted 07/28/2014 01:00PM
Maksim Chmerkovskiy fueled romance rumors with Jennifer Lopez when he showed up at her 45th birthday bash in Southampton, New York, on Thursday.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Meryl Davis Bring Their Ballroom Heat to New York Club
Originally posted 05/23/2014 12:45PM
The dance continues.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Meryl Davis brought their ballroom sizzle to Tao Downtown in New York on Thursday night, celebrating their Dancing with the Stars victory with dance pros Val Chmerkovskiy, Tony Dovolani and Jenna Johnson.
With rumors swirling of a romance, the bad boy of dance and the Winter Olympics gold medal ice dancer commanded close scrutiny as they huddled in a booth and stood together in a skybox.
Dancing with the Stars: NeNe Leakes Gets Booted, Amy Purdy Is Injured
Originally posted 04/28/2014 10:40PM
Amy Purdy and Derek Hough were declared safe right away and kicked off the night with a 36-out-of-40-point rumba to a slowed-down rendition of "Light My Fire" by the Doors.
"You lit my fire! ... First out, first class," head judge Len Goodman told the pair, while Martin gushed, "You were stunning. You made me feel a lot of things."
But the night wasn't entirely a win for Purdy, who was sent to the hospital shortly after her performance with a shoulder injury. She was unable to perform the group dance with her team at the end of the evening, and the dress rehearsal dance was used to judge the routine (more on that later).
DWTS' James Maslow Talks Taking Fan to Disneyland: It a 'Blessing'
Originally posted 04/15/2014 10:20AM
Monday's Disney-themed episode of Dancing with the Stars was quite magical – but the fairy tales didn't only take place for the dance partners.
One lucky James Maslow fan had her wish granted: to meet the handsome DWTS contestant.
Hannah Wackernagle, a 18-year-old Ohio high school senior with Down syndrome, invited her famous crush to her school prom – but because of scheduling conflicts, she received the ultimate surprise treat instead.
"It was the perfect week, because I knew she was [not only] a big Big Time Rush fan, but also a big Disney fan," Maslow, with Wackernagle at his side, told reporters backstage after scoring the first perfect 40 out of 40 for the season (more on that in a bit).
"So Peta [Murgatroyd] and I got together and got her tickets and we went on a bunch of rides and we got Mickey Mouse ears."
Candace Cameron Bure's DWTS Blog: I Hope to Rebound on Disney Night
Originally posted 04/14/2014 04:00PM
Candace Cameron Bure kicked off her career at age 10, starring in the popular series Full House. Since the series wrapped in '95, the actress got married, had three kids and wrote two books. She's been paired with two-time mirror ball winning champ for season 18 of Dancing with the Stars and she'll be sharing her experience with PEOPLE readers.
I'm so looking forward to tonight's show for many reasons.
Last week was the switch-up, where Tony [Dovolani] and I danced the quickstep. I have so many thoughts regarding the week in its entirety, but most importantly, I loved getting to know Tony. We had a blast together. The punk rock costume, hair and makeup was one of my favorites and overall I just felt great about our dance.
I will say that I was very disappointed in our scores. I felt like the dance went really well and I hit everything Tony was teaching me. I do understand that one of the connection points in my frame wasn't tight enough, but it wasn't something we focused on, so I was a bit confused. Now standing at the bottom of the leader board, I really hope my fans have pushed me through to another week. I really don't want to go home tonight!
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Bradley Adkins, JaCorian Duffield and Dayton Fisher finished first, second and tied for third in the high jump
Benson jumped a personal record 25 feet, 83/4 inches Saturday and Wilson went a season best 25-8.
Junior Kole Weldon from Jacksboro took second in the hammer throw with a mark of 194 feet, 4 inches at the Fuller Track Complex throws field
The last several years, the Texas Tech track and field team has been built around jumpers, throwers, hurdlers, quarter-milers and distance runners. The Red Raiders have had national-title contenders and first-team all-Americans in each.
One of Texas Tech coach Wes Kittley's keys to success over the years has been spotting raw talent and developing off-the-radar recruits - Gionna Jackson being one of the latest examples.
RED RAIDER OPEN at Fuller Track Complex Saturday's Results WOMEN Field Events High jump: 1. Burris, South Plains, 5-9 1/4; 2. Palu, Texas Tech, 5-6 1/2; 3. Abbott, Northwood, 5-4 1/2; 4. Taylor, South Plains, 5-2 1/2; 5.
Texas Tech's last chance to tune up for the Big 12 outdoor track and field championships came Saturday, and the Red Raiders made the most of it.
Texas Tech's women's 1,600-meter relay team finished third in its heat and seventh overall among 87 teams to qualify for the championships of the 120th Penn Relays on Thursday.
WALNUT, Calif. - Texas Tech sophomore Le'Tristan Pledger helped Texas Tech close out the 56th annual Mt. SAC Relays Saturday with a school record performance in the 100-meter hurdles inside Historic Hilmer Lodge Stadium.
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POULTNEY A student at Green Mountain College in Poultney committed suicide Friday morning, according to a GMC press release.
In the statement issued Tuesday, the college announced, The death occurred during the final exam period, a time of high tension for many students. Our community and the family of the deceased need time to heal from this tragic loss. Students seeking support have been meeting with counselors since the time of the tragedy.
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- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day, 1700, Cascadia Earthquake, Magnitude 9 plus, strikes West Coast with tsunami effects felt as far away as Japan; in 1885, troops loyal to Sudanese Mohammad Ahmad conquer Khartoum; in 1992, Boris Yeltsin untargets U.S.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 971 AD, Southern Han war elephant corps defeated by Song Dynasty troops bowmen; in 1870, Montana, Marias massacre, U.S. kills 173 Native Americans; in 1941, Charles Lindbergh recommends neutrality pact with Nazis.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: Bryanna Allen reports Castleton Downtown hosts open house, fire in Springfield leaves family without a roof of their own, suspected Bosnian war criminal trial goes to jury, Brent Curtis reports Rutland Town budget set to rise.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: Bill in Legislature proposes naming beagle Vermont state dog; Associated Press looks back at year in opiate abuse; Shapiro's in Brandon soon to close after 75 years; probe shows illegal online gun sales booming.
- RICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: On this day in 1861, JEFFERSON DAVIS resigns from the U.S. Senate to become president of the Confederate States of America, in 1908, NYC passes law forbidding women from smoking in public; in 1968, B-52 crashes, loses H-bomb.
- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: Aldermen debate request for $75K from Zamias Fund for Wonderfeet museum, Bryanna Allen covers CSC Spring Convocation, proponents of sugary drinks tax meet press at State House, Neal Goswami reports revenue forecast for state.